Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+9 points over Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel

Specifications

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
74
Years
2002--2010
2014--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
170--240 hp
136--160 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T

"Astra G/H OPC, Zafira OPC. GM Ecotec turbo. Z20LEH (Astra VXR) has forged Mahle pistons. Turbo failure, oil leaks, MAF sensor. Torque steer. Great tuning potential. Z20LEH stronger than Z20LET."

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

"Astra K/Insignia B. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Fuel pump concerns at high mileage."

Issues Comparison

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 2

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure / wastegate €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (turbo oil feed/return) €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

Models

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 4

Insignia A 2008--2013 Astra H 2005--2010 Astra H 2004--2010 Astra G 2002--2004

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 16

Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira B 2008--2014 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2003--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Astra H 2004--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
Full Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Report Full 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Report